Year 2, Day 168

Pictured: a goober.

Year 2, Day 133 – Operation: Babywalk Update 4!

I was prepared to write about Miles's second-ever trip to the dentist today, but then he had to go and start standing and walking (a couple steps at daycare today, but hey -- progress is progress!) unaided!

Year 2, Day 78 – Operation: Babywalk Update 2!

We've had a major breakthrough in Miles's development as a biped in the last 24 hours! Last night, Miles independently started hoisting himself up on the coffee table, the couch, and his own chair at the dining room table. Even more impressive, he started scooting along and transitioning from one support to the next without … Continue reading Year 2, Day 78 – Operation: Babywalk Update 2! →

Year 2, Day 73

At daycare this morning, I tried to set Miles down on the floor so he could start crawling around and playing with the other kids, but something different happened this time. Where he usually lifts his legs up and refuses to lower them until his butt is firmly planted on the ground, today he not … Continue reading Year 2, Day 73 →

Day 339

Jaclyn had some pressing work this morning, leaving it to me to make sure Miles got to his PT appointment today. I told his therapist about the substantial strides we've seen in the past week since he started, which she got to observe herself during the session. She was also impressed by his lack of … Continue reading Day 339 →

Day 334

In an effort to get him on his feet, Miles started a brief stint of physical therapy this week. This, combined with some daily exercises we're doing with him, is already making a huge difference. For example, he's no longer wailing like the souls of the damned when we make him put weight on his … Continue reading Day 334 →

Day 310: Baby’s First New Year’s Day!

We kept New Year's pretty low-key, but we did work with Miles on learning to use his chonky baby legs properly. As you can see, he loves it!